Bodyshop Estimator

**Group**_1 _**Automotive**

**Bodyshop Estimator**

Salary £34,000 - £43,000 OTE

Are you a driven, enthusiastic and motivated individual? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? Can you deliver world class customer service?

If the answer is yes to the above then we want to hear from you Our BMW & MINI Approved Bodyshop in Brighton is looking to recruit an experienced Bodyshop Estimator / Vehicle Damage Assessor.

About the position:
A large part of the Bodyshop Estimator position involves:

- Carrying out estimates accurately, in detail acceptable to the Manager and sending these to customers in a timely manner.
- Working pattern to include Monday - Friday (No weekends)
- Ensuring you clearly identify and understand the customer’s needs and desires.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of the current Manufacturer repair procedures.
- Informing customers of additional repairs needed over and above those estimated for, including approximate costs and revised completion.
- Liaising with insurance companies / third parties to access necessary claim information.
- Negotiating with insurers/ engineers to ensure maximum return from each repair.
- Carrying out estimate follow-ups.
- Handing over completed vehicles ensuring customer satisfaction with work carried out.
- Making sure a constant communication is adhered to at all times with customers/ insurers.
- Assisting the Workshop Controller to achieve recorded completion dates or advise Bodyshop Advisor of issues affecting completion date.

About our requirements

We expect you to demonstrate some skills that will prove very beneficial in the position, including:

- Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
- Confident and professional communication skills.

About us

The Group 1 Automotive network is a well-established and growing automotive group in the UK, with offices also in America and Brazil. Group 1 Automotive is the 10th largest dealer group in the UK, representing Barons Group, Beadles, and Think Ford. All dealerships in the Group 1 Automotive network offer fantastic career opportunities, state of the art resources, training and competitive earnings packages.

Our benefits include:
Company Pension, Performance Bonus, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Holiday Reward, Enhanced Family Planning Policy, Share Save Scheme, Your Birthday Off